I HAD SOME LEFTOVER FOURTH OF JULY MEMES:  That Our Memes Were Still There.

So I used them: like my neighbors blowing up the sky with leftover fireworks right now. I can’t tell if Indy-cat is afraid, or planning to learn to shoot fireworks.

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OPEN THREAD: It’s Saturday night.

THE NEW SPACE RACE: The business case for the moon.

I’M HAPPY THAT WE’RE PAST THAT PHASE: Ack! I need chocolate! The science of PMS food cravings.

BUCKING THE TREND: Some states are making it more difficult for parents to opt out of vaccines.

IMPROVE YOUR RUGS: 6×9 Area Rugs for Living Room, Bedroom. #CommissionEarned

IF THIS HAPPENS TO YOU, CALL 911: His headache felt like a hangover. Paramedics made a scary diagnosis.

ICYMI: MY LATEST SUBSTACK ESSAY IS THOUGHTS ON THE BIG, BEAUTIFUL BILL: Trump 2.0 is a Wrecking Ball. And he’s wrecking the right stuff.

NOW OUT FROM ANDREW WAREHAM: Praying That We Meet Again (The Cruellest War Book 3).

THEY LEFT OUT THE DODGE ARIES: Top 10 Greatest American Cars of All Time.

READER FAVORITE: Headlamp Rechargeable 3000 High Lumens Super Bright LED Head Lamp for Adults. #CommissionEarned

GOOD: With the $200 Tax Stamp About to Be History, ASA and Gun Rights Orgs Prepare to Challenge the NFA in Court.

Related: A Little Perspective About the NFA and the One Big Beautiful Bill Goes a Long Way.

STAY COOL: Shark FlexBreeze Pro Mist Fan. #CommissionEarned

SPACE: New Horizons conducts first-ever successful deep space stellar navigation test.

WHY WON’T THE SUPREMES OBEY? Did You Catch Sotomayor’s Latest Supreme Court Meltdown?

SPACE: Rocket Report: Japan’s workhorse booster takes a bow; you can invest in SpaceX now.

MY FAVOURITE MEME THIS JULY 4TH;

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— Jim Burns (@JimBurns525) July 4, 2025

ANSWERING THE IMPORTANT QUESTIONS: What happens to your stomach in a hot dog eating contest? Shocking news from science: “In the immediate aftermath of eating contests, participants report feeling extremely bloated and tired. They also report gastrointestinal distress in the day or two after a competition.”

READER FAVORITE: True Classic Mens T-Shirts – Short Sleeve Crew Neck. #CommissionEarned

HISTORY’S GREATEST MONSTER: Postscript: Jimmy Carter’s Iran.

DON’T GET COCKY: Trump Just Guaranteed a Republican Landslide in 2026.

Seriously, this is not the time to rest on our laurels.

TEXAS FLOODS: Death Toll Rises to 24, Children Still Missing.

PARTY OF YOUTH UPDATE:

Hey @DemocraticWins why did you delete this banger video? pic.twitter.com/FWEZVVuP5M

— Magills (@magills_) July 5, 2025

THE POWER LINE WEEK IN PICTURES: Independence Day Edition.

READER FAVORITE: 2×3 Washable Area Rug – Soft, Non-Slip Entrance Rug. #CommissionEarned